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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 396.70 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 396.70 and 208.98 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 396.70 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/396.70 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 396.70 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 82,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,901.84/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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